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Elements are a supportive side-kick to our regular program.   The program is being developed to answer the need in our membership for specialty activities. Perhaps a unit who does not camp, has some girls who would like to - they may take the Camping Element when offered. 

The guidelines (subject, timing and length of session, target age group, cost etc) of each Element will depend on the Guider who is organizing it and the type of activity. Please click the button below to find out more about organizing an Element.

What is an Element? click here to find out

 

Proposed Elements for the 2011/2012 Guiding year:
What: Who: When:
Learn to Camp registration info coming soon Fall 2012
Learn to Quilt Guider Tentative Summer 2012
Basic Car Maintenance Ranger/Guider Tentative Spring 2012

Elements currently running:
   

 

 

Past Elements - see the BRAGG Book for a look at some of these events..

 

Babysitter Course and/or CPR Training: Spring 2012

Six girls completed the Red Cross Babysitter Course, and seven girls completed the Red Cross CPR Course in April 2012. Many girls participated in both courses, and a few girls just came to one of them.

The sessions were offered over two Saturday afternoons and evenings. Element created by Carla Punshon

 

Pioneer Days: Feb 22, 2012

78 Greater Saskatoon Brownies and Guides celebrated Thinking Day - Pioneer Style!  Element organized by Mindy Beaver 

 

First Aid and CPR:  Winter 2012

For adults and girls 13 years and over. Standard Firlst Aid and CPR certification. Element organized and taught by Carla Punshon

 

Learn to Scuba Element: Fall 2011

This element was designed for girls who would like to try snorkeling and scuba diving for the first time! All in water activities took place in the warmth of a swimming pool. Eight girls took part in the Element and had an awesome time. See the BRAGG Book for pictures! Element created by Carla Punshon.

 

Learn to Canoe Element: Fall 2011

This element was designed to learn to paddle a canoe with a partner in sheltered calm waters.Pathfinder and up age girls learn basic equipment knowledge and care, moving and turning skills, boat safetly and rescue, as well as several maneuvers. Element created by Carla Punshon.

 

Learn to Camp Element: Fall 2011

The element is designed to teach girls proper camping techniques in a safe environment so that they will have the confidence to use those skill in the outdoors. 22 Brownie/Guide girls and 5 Guiders attended 4 weekly meetings ending in a two night camp at Trefoil Trails. Element created by Megan Loessl.

 

"Learn to Run" Element:   Spring 2011

Saskatoon Area Girl Guides again teamed up with Brainsport-The Running Store for a  Learn To Run Clinic. We had double the runners this time! Many thanks to coach Irene and Brainsport. Element organized by Megan Loessl

 

Self Defense Element:   Spring 2011

The course was taught by a retired constable with the Saskatoon Police Force who was one of the defense trainers on the force for many years.  He has his black belt in karate and has done numerous other martial arts. There were 11 girls and guiders who participated. Element organized by Kay Peters and Mindy Beaver.

 

Geocaching Element: Fall 2010

Geocaching is a great outdoors recreational activity that's similar to a scavenger hunt. There is a hidden object, and you're given clues and GPS (global positioning) coordinates to help you find it. Element organized by Heather Landine

 

"Learn to Run" Element:   Spring 2010

Saskatoon Area Girl Guides teamed up with Brainsport-The Running Store for a  Learn To Run Clinic. The Clinic was awesome and we had a blast running in the Bridge City Boogie! Element organized by Megan Loessl.